AI-generated Answer for research000123
The most consistent way to add pauses in the text is by using the SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language) <break> tag. Here's how you can use it:
To add a pause, you can use the syntax <break time="1.5s" /> in the text where you want the pause to occur. The time attribute specifies the duration of the pause in seconds.
For example:
"Give me one second to think about it. <break time="1.0s" /> Yes, that would work."
This will create an exact and natural pause of 1 second in the speech. The AI has an understanding of this SSML syntax and will generate a natural pause, rather than just inserting silence.
However, there are a few caveats to keep in mind:
- The AI can handle pauses of up to 3 seconds in length using this method.
- Using an excessive number of
<break> tags might cause issues like the speech speeding up or introducing noise in the audio.
- This feature is currently supported only in Speech Synthesis and via the API, not in Projects.
As an alternative, you can sometimes use dashes - or ellipses ... to indicate a pause, but these are less consistent and might not always work as intended.
In summary, the recommended way to add pauses is by using the <break time="..."> SSML tag, being mindful of not overusing it.
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